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Handwoven Baby Alpaca Blend Shawl in Fuchsia from Peru, "Ablaze"
Designed by Raquel and Gregor of Peru, this baby alpaca and pima cotton blend hand woven shawl is both lightweight and cozy warm. The shawl features a strong color palette of fuchsia, gold-orange, and purple in three bold color-blocked stripes with a subtle arrow pattern. Fringe finishes both ends of the shawl. Baby alpaca refers to the fine fleece from the season's first shearing.
- 0.18 kgs
- 0.4 lbs
- 196 cm L x 70 cm W
- 77" L x 27.5" W
- Fringe: 11 cm L
- Fringe: 4.3" L
- 40% alpaca, 25% pima cotton, 25% modal, 10% nylon
- Dry clean or hand wash in cold water
- Dry cleaning recommended
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Textile softness: Soft -- this item has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touch
- Made in Peru.
- Certified and shipped by our office in the Andes
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Celeste
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06/23/2022
"Exquisite Elegance"
Deliciously comfortable and sophisticatedly stylish, the shawl wraps itself about the shoulders gracefully and transforms any outfit into elegance. I purchased one for myself and fell in love with it so much I soon after purchased another as a gift for my cousin. She, too, fell in love with its design, quality and comfort.
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Gary
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06/27/2020
"Absolutely stunning"
Beautiful and dynamic addition to any outfit.
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E.G.
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08/15/2022
"I am a fan"
This is my fourth or maybe even fifth alpaca shawl from Raquel and Gregor -- they are all soft and beautiful and get lots of use. You do need to take care of them, as they will snag. But the alpaca fibers are strong and just need to be tucked back in now and then.
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- Light weight warmth
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Cheryl
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08/13/2022
"Beautifully Made"
Beautifully made and gorgeous colors. It was a gift and very well received.
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Fuchsia Fiesta, Hand Woven Fuchsia Alpaca Blend Shawl from Peru
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Sister
- Occasion: Christmas
Cheryl
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08/13/2022
"A Gorgeous Gift"
This was so pretty and soft I was tempted to keep it for myself. Gave it as a gift and it was a huge hit!
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- This was a gift for: Friend
- Occasion: Christmas
MobileAngel
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07/07/2022
"Wonderful scarf!"
I got this scarf for my husband because he loves black scarves (very basic taste) and I love alpacas. He used it this past cold spell, and loved it!
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Preserving Traditions
Raquel and Gregor are dedicated to preserving the traditions woven into Peruvian culture from pre-Incan times. Like many before them, they learned their textile craft from elders in the community and they pass their knowledge to the younger artisans who work with them. Each piece produced in their workshop is woven on a wooden floor loom and finished by hand. Created from natural fibers — alpaca, cotton and silk — their work echoes the natural colors of the Peruvian landscape, reverberating with the rich hues of the mountains, the jungle and the coast.
Moving On Up
Raquel and Gregor are deeply committed to building a sustainable workshop that offers a flexible supportive environment for the people who collaborate with them, most of whom are women. They have a special room at the workshop for the women to breastfeed or otherwise care for their children. Many of these women work solely for the purpose of being able to educate their children. Raquel and Gregor also have a deep respect for the environment and have installed solar panels in their workshop, a rarity in Peru.
Working with Disabilities
Among the quality control assistants at Raquel and Gregor's workshop is one who is profoundly deaf. The rest of the team takes great pride in the way they have learned to communicate with her. They treasure what she has taught them about communicating with her and with each other.
Microcredit Financing
Raquel and Gregor has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1400 and the most recent for $2850. Proceeds were used to buy more silk, cotton and alpaca wool for her shawls and accessories.
Job Creator
Raquel and Gregor are able to provide work for a number of people, 90 percent of them women.
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